Ocasio-Cortez’s stunning win has many thinking about the changes she, and other candidates like her, could bring to New York. The new politician ran on a progressive platform similar to that of former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, whom many pegged as a radical.

Ocasio-Cortez organized her district around an agenda that included backing tuition-free college and affordable housing, addressing climate change, abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as other traditionally progressive positions — and she won, leading many to believe that another political upset could be in the making.

Women all over America are rising up and running for office, and I’m beyond proud to be a part of that today. I'm excited to endorse @Ocasio2018 for Congress, and I'm honored to receive her endorsement. Together, we're taking on the status quo because New Yorkers deserve better! pic.twitter.com/E8g7Z8dfVT

"History" that you tried to prevent from happening. @CynthiaNixon can make similar history in September. It's not too late for you to rescind your endorsement of her corruption-tainted, corporate-funded, dynastic-prince incumbent-opponent who makes Joe Crowley look populist: https://t.co/RoARKpkpkx